Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop - Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | RTX 5080 | 32GB DDR5
Elite Gaming Performance Meets Iconic Design on Alienware Aurora Act1250
Dominate every game with the Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop. Engineered for peak performance and featuring Alienware's legendary design with a stunning clear side panel, this powerhouse delivers the ultimate gaming experience for enthusiasts who demand the best.
Next-Gen Processing Power
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Processor - Cutting-edge performance with advanced AI capabilities for seamless multitasking and lightning-fast responsiveness
- Liquid Cooling System - Advanced thermal management keeps your system running cool and quiet even during intense gaming sessions
Uncompromising Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - Experience breathtaking ray-traced graphics, AI-enhanced performance, and ultra-high frame rates in the latest AAA titles
- 32GB DDR5 RAM - Next-generation memory for unparalleled speed and efficiency in gaming, streaming, and content creation
Premium Components
- 1TB NVMe SSD - Ultra-fast storage for instant boot times and rapid game loading
- 1000W Platinum Rated PSU - Premium power supply ensures stable, efficient performance with headroom for future upgrades
- Windows 11 Home - Latest operating system optimized for gaming
- Clear Side Panel - Showcase your premium components with Alienware's iconic design and customizable RGB lighting
High FPS Gaming Performance
Experience buttery-smooth, ultra-high frame rates in the most demanding titles:
- Cyberpunk 2077 - 120+ FPS at 1440p Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - 200+ FPS at 1440p for competitive advantage
- Fortnite - 240+ FPS at 1440p Epic settings for zero input lag
- Valorant - 400+ FPS at 1080p for professional-level responsiveness
- Apex Legends - 180+ FPS at 1440p High settings
- Counter-Strike 2 - 300+ FPS at 1440p for esports dominance
- Starfield - 90+ FPS at 4K Ultra settings
- Hogwarts Legacy - 100+ FPS at 1440p Ultra with ray tracing
- Red Dead Redemption 2 - 110+ FPS at 1440p Ultra settings
- Microsoft Flight Simulator - 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra for immersive realism
Professional Video Editing Powerhouse
Beyond gaming, the Aurora ACT1250 excels as a professional content creation workstation:
- Adobe Premiere Pro - Edit 4K timelines with multiple layers, effects, and color grading in real-time without rendering. Hardware-accelerated encoding cuts export times by up to 5x
- DaVinci Resolve - Handle complex color grading, VFX compositing, and 8K RAW footage with GPU-accelerated processing. RTX 5080 delivers blazing-fast render times for professional workflows
- Final Cut Pro (via Boot Camp) - Seamless 4K ProRes editing with instant playback and rapid exports
- After Effects - Create motion graphics, visual effects, and animations with smooth real-time previews. 32GB DDR5 RAM handles RAM previews of complex compositions effortlessly
- Blender - 3D modeling, animation, and rendering powered by RTX 5080's CUDA cores and AI-accelerated denoising for photorealistic results in minutes, not hours
Creator-Focused Features:
- Hardware-accelerated H.264/H.265 encoding for YouTube and social media exports
- AI-enhanced upscaling and noise reduction powered by NVIDIA's Tensor cores
- Multi-monitor support for extended timelines and reference displays
- Fast NVMe storage for working with large 4K/8K video files and project libraries
- Simultaneous gaming and streaming without performance drops
What We Love (Pros)
- Exceptional Gaming Performance - RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 deliver top-tier frame rates across all modern titles, from competitive esports to AAA blockbusters
- Premium Build Quality - Alienware's legendary craftsmanship with tool-less upgradability and superior cable management
- Excellent Thermal Management - Liquid cooling keeps temperatures low and noise levels minimal even under sustained heavy loads
- Future-Proof Specs - 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1000W PSU, and latest-gen components ensure years of high-performance gaming and content creation
- Versatile Workstation - Handles professional video editing, 3D rendering, and streaming as effortlessly as gaming
- Iconic Design - Clear side panel showcases premium components with customizable RGB lighting that makes a statement
- Ready Out of the Box - Pre-configured, tested, and optimized—no assembly or troubleshooting required
- Upgrade Headroom - Powerful PSU and spacious chassis allow for future GPU, storage, and RAM upgrades
Considerations (Cons)
- Premium Price Point - High-end components and Alienware branding come at a cost compared to custom-built alternatives
- Storage Capacity - 1TB SSD may fill quickly with modern game installs (100-150GB each) and video projects; additional storage recommended for power users
- Size and Weight - At 37.96 lbs, this is a substantial desktop that requires dedicated desk space and isn't easily portable
- Proprietary Components - Some Alienware-specific parts may limit upgrade flexibility compared to standard ATX builds
- Windows 11 Home - Professional users may prefer Windows 11 Pro for advanced features like BitLocker and Remote Desktop
Built For:
- 4K and 8K gaming at maximum settings
- Professional content creation and video editing
- Live streaming with zero compromise
- VR gaming and immersive experiences
- Competitive esports performance
The Alienware Advantage: Legendary build quality, premium components, and iconic design come together in the Alienware Aurora ACT1250. This isn't just a gaming PC—it's a statement piece that delivers uncompromising performance for years to come.
Pre-configured and ready to dominate right out of the box. Experience gaming at its absolute finest with Alienware.